East London to Cape Town (ELS–CPT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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5Z243
5Z CemAir
CR1
7:50 AM
SAST
9:30 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
FA517
FA FlySafair
738
7:55 AM
SAST
9:50 AM
SAST
1h 55m
M T W T F S S
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FA153
FA FlySafair
738
8:15 AM
SAST
10:00 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA147
FA FlySafair
738
8:20 AM
SAST
10:00 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FA521
FA FlySafair
738
8:35 AM
SAST
10:20 AM
SAST
1h 45m
M T W T F S S
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FA151
FA FlySafair
738
8:50 AM
SAST
10:30 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FA159
FA FlySafair
738
10:10 AM
SAST
11:50 AM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FA157
FA FlySafair
738
12:40 PM
SAST
2:20 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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FA143
FA FlySafair
738
3:10 PM
SAST
4:50 PM
SAST
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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5Z242
5Z CemAir
CR1
6:00 AM
SAST
7:20 AM
SAST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
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FA150
FA FlySafair
738
6:40 AM
SAST
8:15 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA158
FA FlySafair
738
8:00 AM
SAST
9:35 AM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA156
FA FlySafair
738
10:30 AM
SAST
12:05 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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FA142
FA FlySafair
738
1:00 PM
SAST
2:35 PM
SAST
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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East London to Cape Town
2 carriers, 16 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 16 Flights/wk 535 mi 1h 40m nonstop 3 1-stop hubs

ELS–CPT is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. FlySafair and CemAir lead the route. The flight covers 535 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 3 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ELS–CPT service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
FA FlySafair 15 738 1h40-1h55
5Z CemAir 1 CR1 1h40
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – FA
CR1 Canadair Regional Jet 100 – 5Z
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: 5Z + FA (16 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ELS to CPT direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
16
Outbound / wk
12
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ELS to CPT.
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One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
44
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Cape Town from East London

Nearby airports with service to Cape Town International Airport.
Metric ELS→CPT PLZ→CPT
Distance from ELS 143 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 3
Weekly flights 16 30
Flight time 1h 40m 1h 25m
Airports within 200 miles of ELS with service to Cape Town International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Cape Town is 0 hours the same as East London.
ELS: SAST · CPT: SAST

When it's 6:00 PM in East London, it's 6:00 PM in Cape Town.
Distance & Flight Time
535 mi / 861 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m.

ELS–CPT Quick Facts

Key statistics for the East London to Cape Town route.
Route details
Distance535 mi / 861 km
Flight time1h 40m to 1h 55m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights16 out / 12 return
1-stop connections3 hubs
Origin: ELS
IATA / ICAOELS / FAEL
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Elevation435 ft / 133 m
Destination: CPT
IATA / ICAOCPT / FACT
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr10.4M
Elevation151 ft / 46 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ELS to CPT flights.
Nonstop flights from King Phalo Airport to Cape Town International Airport take approximately 1h 40m to 1h 55m. The route covers 535 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: CemAir and FlySafair.
There are approximately 16 nonstop flights per week from ELS to CPT. The return direction has about 12 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DUR, HLA and JNB. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from CPT to ELS are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PLZ. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ELS to CPT

King Phalo Airport (ELS) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) are connected by nonstop service from CemAir and FlySafair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

ELS to CPT Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ELS to CPT ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 1 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 535 miles (861 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 12 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

3 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 9 hours via DUR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) (PLZ).